Head of People and Culture | Terrion

Description

About Terrion 

Terrion is a newly established, independent telecom infrastructure startup, spun off from TELUS, with approximately 56 employees. Its mission is to build the wireless networks of the future: towers, rooftops, and edge assets that power connectivity across communities and industries.

Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, its primary goal is to enable co-location with industry competitors on its infrastructure and establish a distinct external brand. Terrion is driven by a fusion of bold, entrepreneurial spirit and strategic maturity, and is committed to a high-performing culture that values collaboration, innovation, agility, and ownership for extraordinary and sustainable results.

The Opportunity

Terrion is seeking a highly experienced and versatile Head of People & Culture to serve as a critical single contributor within our organization. This dynamic, hands-on role is essential for shaping and scaling our company culture, operationalizing P&C strategies, and ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent during a period of rapid growth.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position is crucial for providing end-to-end P&C leadership and direction across the entire company. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and tactical execution, from developing our long-term talent roadmap to rolling up your sleeves to manage day-to-day HR operations. 

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• P&C Strategy & Vision: Design, develop, and implement an end-to-end P&C strategy that supports Terrion’s ambitious business objectives and growth trajectory.
  
  

• C-Suite Influence: Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and the broader C-Suite, providing expert guidance on organizational design, talent management, compensation, and change management.
  
  

• Board/HR Committee Engagement: Partner with the Board to establish and support an HR Committee, preparing and presenting annual reviews and other P&C matters for Board-level discussion and approval.
  
  

• Build the Foundation: Critically assess all existing TELUS P&C programs and processes to determine which to Adopt, Adapt, or Create from scratch for Terrion, ensuring all solutions support the company's distinct, fast-growing business needs.
  
  

• End-to-End HR Generalist: Oversee and manage the full HR lifecycle, including:

  • Talent Acquisition: Workforce planning, employer branding, offer negotiation, and onboarding.

  • Compensation & Benefits: Design, manage, and administer competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs (including Long Term Incentive redesign).

  • Performance Management: Implement and drive effective performance management processes and continuous feedback mechanisms.

  • Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage issues with discretion and ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, especially those pertaining to the Quebec market.

  • Learning & Development: Identify and implement targeted L&D programs to build critical skills.
    
    

• Communications: Develop and execute internal and external communication plans (updates, presentations, policy changes) to engage employees, leaders, and stakeholders, acting as the primary communications resource for the Company.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Minimum of 3-5+ years as a managerial experience leading the People & Culture function within a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a single P&C contributor who has successfully managed the entire HR lifecycle, from high-level strategy to hands-on, daily execution (a true "jack of all trades").

• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with C-Suite executives and the Board to drive organizational change.

• Direct experience leading or significantly contributing to the P&C aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and integration.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bilingualism (French/English) is a strong asset and highly preferred due to the head office location in Montreal and regulatory requirements in Quebec.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus.

Why Terrion?

Join us at a pivotal moment in our growth journey. This is an entrepreneurial, super fun role that offers the challenge and reward of building the P&C function from the ground up. You will have the autonomy to make a direct, visible impact on the future success of the company and the potential to grow and lead the function as Terrion pursues its path to becoming a fully standalone entity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration.

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its national scope.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information, including job performance and compensation information, may be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.